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This study examines the association between single-nucleotide polymorphisms in CTGF (connective tissue growth factor) and patient outcomes after surgery for Crohn disease in 147 patients. The rs6918698GG genotype was associated with an onset of disease of more than 40 years, whereas the rs9402373CC genotype was associated with a nonstricturing, nonpenetrating disease phenotype.

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Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (LIHR), using a transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) or totally extraperitoneal (TEP) technique, is an alternative to open inguinal hernia repair (OIHR). In this meta-analysis of all randomized controlled trials comparing OIHR and LIHR for primary unilateral inguinal hernia, TEP is associated with an increased risk of recurrence relative to OIHR, but TAPP is not. LIHR has a reduced risk of chronic pain and numbness relative to OIHR.

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This study sought to determine the relationship between preoperative serum albumin and surgical site infection (SSI). We determined that hypoalbuminemia is an independent risk factor for the development of SSI and is associated with deeper SSI and prolonged inpatient stay.

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The objective of this study is to validate national surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis initiatives. The data show a consistent relationship between the timing of antibiotic prophylaxis and surgical site infection risk with a trend toward lower risk when prophylaxis with antibiotics with short infusion times were given within 30 minutes prior to incision.

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